Race for the MVP

Seattle, WA, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) stiff arms Seattle Seahawks defensive end Quinton Jefferson (99) during the second half at CenturyLink Field. Seattle defeated Kansas City 38-31. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports

By PFF.com
Posted Dec 29, 2018 7:20 am EST

We have one week to go in the regular season, so of course, we have to discuss the race for the league's Most Valuable Player award. Right now, the consensus seems to be split between New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, but several other players have earned the right to be mentioned in the conversation.

As we head into Week 17, PFF's Steve Palazzolo and Eric Eager discuss the five players they feel worthy of legitimate MVP consideration through 16 weeks of NFL play.

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